BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody a 25-year-old MacDonald Ben, a taxi driver who is suspected to have robbed passengers who boarded his motor vehicle on the evening of August 16, 2022.

According to Kawale Police Station Public Relations Officer Mabvuto Phiri, on the stated date, Deborah Kameta and Miriam Mose boarded a taxi registration BZ627 which was being driven by the suspect from Lilongwe town to Area 23 and the taxi had another passenger already on board suspected to be his accomplice.

Upon arrival at their destination, the suspect cruised and later stopped at a nearby bush about 8kms away from the intended destination.

Fortunately, the victims ran away and also captured the registration number of the motor vehicle but left behind their belongings worthy MK560,000.

Phiri added that the suspect was arrested on Monday August 21, 2022 while driving the same motor vehicle and that both complainants identified the suspect and some stolen items were recovered.

He said currently, police investigations are underway to arrest his accomplice.

Ben is expected to appear before court soon to answer robbery charge which is against Section 301 of the Penal Code.